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Today’s Topic:
We demonstrate the new Windows Server 10 Technical Preview. To make a long story short it’s basically Server 2012 with a Start Button.
You can download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-vnext-technical-preview
Today’s Review:
Vivis Knight V3 13,000 mAh External Battery with built in SmartPhone Stand: http://www.amazon.com/Vivis-trade-Knight-V3-Smartphones/dp/B00LJCI53M
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Today’s Topic:
We demonstrate the new Windows 10 Technical Preview. We show off the “new” Start menu, Live Tiles and other basic usage of Windows 10.
Overall Windows 10 is easy to understand for anyone used to using Windows and will be a welcome relief for anyone who hates Windows 8 or ...

Today’s Topic:
We demo the Trayless Hot Swap Hard Drive Rack from Icy Dockand explain why such a thing is an awesome tool for data recovery operations, and for when you want to terse out multiple operating systems on one desktop computer.
You can find more information on the rack here: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=169
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We demonstrate Fluke’s OneTouch AT Network Assistant Handheld Tester and explain why every field tech with a budget should have one.
This one test device can be configured to run numerous different specific network test routines. Beyond that you can set it for automatic trending tests so that you can ...

We show you how to use Wondershare’s new AllMyTube app to easily rip online videos and then easily transfer them wirelessly to your Android or iOS device so you can watch them offline.
You can find out more about AllMyTube here: http://www.wondershare.com/pro/mac-allmytube.html
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We demonstrate the Amazon FireTV Game Controller and show what playing games is like on the FireTV.
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We demonstrate the new Samsung Galaxy S5 and show why its a very good smart phone, but that it does not seem much different than the S4.
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We talk about the migration of EliTheComputerGuy.com off of a 1and1.com’s dedicated server because support was so poor.
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We review Digital Ocean’s SSD Hosted Virtual Servers and discuss why they are ...

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We review the QNAP TurboNAS TS-470 which is a powerful and easy to use server for Small Business Environments. For more information on it: http://goo.gl/aK8TpK
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We review the Pebble Smart Watch and explain why it is an important innovation in the world of wearable tech.
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This is a review of the new iPad Air that discusses why it’s a worthwhile laptop and gives reasons for buying the 32GB LTE model.
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The AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand is a well built and easy to use laptop accessory if you want a laptop stand for cooling or ergonomic purposes.
To learn more you can go here:
http://www.aviiq.com/collections/frontpage/products/portable-laptop-stand
FCC Compliance: Received one laptop stand for testing purposes. No other compensation was received.
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The G Dock EV tested as being almost 3 times faster then the internal hard drive on a 1 year old iMac when configured in a Disk Stripe. The G Dock is well built, easy to use, and offers high performance for Mac users.
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The iWalk M2500 is a small external battery for your smartphone or tablet that does not require extra cables, and is small enough to easily carry in your pants pocket.
For more information you can go to:
http://www.iwalk.net/english/index.asp
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The Aduro Sound Squared Bluetooth Speaker stand is an easy to use way to make your Tablet a mini media center. The speakers are loud enough to be easily heard in a large room, and it is easy to make any Tablet work.
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TechWARU is a PC app that combines numerous utilities into one package. It also allows you to create automated workflows to speed up troubleshooting and tuneup procedures.
You can find more information here:
https://repairtechsolutions.com/
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Eli reviews the 1 TB Seagate Wireless Plus Hard Drive. This drive acts as a normal USB hard drive, but you can also connect to it wirelessly with mobile devices, or standard PC’s.
Overall Eli was very happy with the product.
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http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/wireless/wireless-plus/
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Description:
The SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive allows you to use it as a regular thumb drive, or you can turn on the wireless signal and both Mobile Devices and Computers with wireless cards can connect to it.
Compensation to ETCG:
1 Wireless Flash Drive
To Buy:
http://www.sandisk.com/products/wireless/flash-drive/
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Description:
The UZBL iPad Flex Kit is an invaluable tool for people who use their iPads for business. It includes a shoulder strap, hand hold, spider tripod and rubber case.
Eli used the shoulder strap to carry around his iPad during VidCon and it made life a lot easier, and he ...

Description:
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s is the first Windows 8 system that I have seen that makes Windows 8 usable. The Yoga 11s allows you to do “real” work, and also use it like a tablet.
Over all it is built very well, runs well, and is a pleasure to ...

Description:
The CrossLink cable allows you to use one USB cable for devices with either a Micro USB, 30 pin iPad, or Lightning socket.
It works well, and is very useful for people with numerous different types of mobile devices.
You can find it here:
http://www.idamericany.com/
Compensation to Eli: 1 CrossLink Cable for testing
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Info
Company: UZBL
Product: Shockwave iPad Case
Compensation to ETCG: 1 Sample Shockwave iPad Case
Date Created: July 23, 2013
Overview
The UZBL Shockwave iPad case is a very high quality iPad case for industrial and work environments. It is well designed, and built with features such as a speaker channel that directs audio to ...

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Company: Joby
Product: GripTight Mount
Compensation to ETCG: NONE
Date Created: July 22, 2013
Overview
The Joby GripTight allows you to mount almost any size smartphone, with or without case, to a Tripod. It is very well built, and holds smartphones very securely.
To Buy
http://joby.com/smartphones/

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Company: Steganos
Product: Online Shield 365
Compensation to ETCG: $5 and Annual License for Service
Date Created: June 24, 2013
Overview
Online Shield 365 is a personal VPN service for your Windows Based Computers. Although it works effectively there is far too little documentation as to what you are actually buying and the ...

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Company: Steganos Software (http://www.steganos.com/us/)
Product: OkayFreedom (https://www.okayfreedom.com/)
Compensation to ETCG: NONE
Date Created: June 5, 2013
Overview
OkayFreedom is a freemium Personal VPN Service that allows you to bypass network restrictions and firewalls. The free version gives you up to 1 GB of traffic a month, and works very well.
Overall the User Interface and ...

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Company: Zoho
Product: Zoho Projects
Compensation to ETCG: NONE
Date Created: May 29, 2013
Overview
Eli the Computer Guy explains why he selected Zoho Projects as the Project Management Platform for his company. He finds it to be a powerful systems, that is relatively easy to learn.
To Buy
https://www.zoho.com/projects/

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Company: JitBit
Product: Hosted CRM
Compensation to ETCG: None
Date Created: May 272013
Overview
JitBit Hosted CRM is an easy to use and cost effective way to track Projects and Sales. The main selling point is that the service allows Unlimited Users for all tiers. So for $24 a month you have ...

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Company: Spruz
Product: Hosted Social Network
Compensation to ETCG: Affiliate Program
Date Created: May 24, 2013
Overview
Spruz is a feature rich, easy to use platform for creating your own Social Network. With prices ranging from FREE to $50 per month it is probably the bets solution to most users needs.
Eli the Computer Guy ...

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Company: Ning
Product: Hosted Social Network
Compensation to ETCG: NONE
Date Created: May 23, 2013
Overview
Ning is a very user friendly, attractive solution for running a Social Network. For small organizations such as PTA’s or Community Groups it may be an exceptional solution. Unfortunately for people who want a robust set of ...

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Company: Breffo
Product: Spiderpodium
Compensation to ETCG: 2 iPhone Spiderpodium’s
Date Created: May 14, 2013
Overview
The Breffo Spiderpodium is the Swiss Army Knife of SmartPhone and Tablet Mounts. It’s flexible spider like arms allow you to mount any size smartphone, with or without its case to almost anything. You can use it ...

Info
Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Date Created: March 19, 2013
Length of Class: 19:22
Tracks
Buying Advice
Prerequisites
None
Purpose of Class
This session explains some of the “quirks” of Microsoft’s new Surface Pro
Class Notes
As an Ultrabook Laptop computer the Surface does well, but as a tablet it can be clunky.
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Eli the Computer Guy demonstrates the new iPad Mini and explains that although he thinks it’s generally a poor product for consumers that it may be the ultimate device for creating a unified communications environment for enterprises.

Eli the Computer Guy went to a Holiday Microsoft Store to check out the Windows RT Surface Tablet. His opinion is that it is more of a laptop computer with a detachable keyboard then it is a tablet. The RT version may not be able to run Java, ...

Eli the Computer Guy purchased a Blue Yeti USB Mic for recording the audio for his YouTube videos this morning at Guitar Center and in this episode he uses it and explains why he likes it. At this point it seems like a very good purchase. please leave ...